Austin lawyer Michael Baumer is a board certified Bankruptcy attorney who helps individuals and small businesses file for relief under the Bankruptcy Code. Bankruptcy is a legal process that helps individuals and businesses erase their debts or reorganize and partially repay them under the protection of the bankruptcy court. We believe in treating you the way we would want to be treated, with respect and compassion. We know you are probably very worried about your situation. We don’t talk down to you or hand you off to our staff. We listen carefully to your concerns and we give you a clear explanation of your options. We are with you through the entire process and we do our best to prepare you for what to expect. We have a reputation for thorough and accurate paperwork. In fact, Michael Baumer has written the manual used to educate other bankruptcy attorneys and legal assistants on how to correctly prepare bankruptcy forms. Our many years of experience and attention to you and to the details of your financial information will make the process go as smoothly as possible.  Additionally, Michael speaks at many bankruptcy seminars across the state each year educating other attorneys on current issues in bankruptcy law.